Description
Homemade ricotta cheese is a delicious and creamy addition to various dishes, from pasta to desserts. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create fresh ricotta that enhances flavors and impresses guests. This delightful cheese is perfect for spreading on toast, dolloping into salads, or incorporating into your favorite recipes. Experience the joy of making ricotta at home and savor its rich taste!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 tbsp lemon juice or white vinegar
- 1 tsp salt
Instructions
- In a heavy-bottom pot, heat the milk and cream over medium heat until it reaches 190?F (88?C), stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat, stir in lemon juice or vinegar, and let sit for 5-10 minutes until curds form.
- Line a fine-mesh strainer with cheesecloth over a bowl, pour in curds to separate from whey, and drain for 10-15 minutes.
- Rinse the curds under cold water, transfer to a bowl, sprinkle with salt, and mix gently.
- Refrigerate for at least an hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dairy
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (62g)
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg